Payroll Specialist
$60-70k + bonus
Burnaby, BC
ABOUT US
STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.
THE ROLE
STRIVE has partnered with an esteemed client in the construction industry. They are a locally owned contracting company that prioritizes quality and safety. They have been operating since 1987 and are an industry-leading wall and ceiling contractor specializing in several different scopes of work. This is a great opportunity to work with a renowned company, a TOP EMPLOYER, and expand your current experience. We are looking for a Payroll Specialist who is adaptable and focused for their Burnaby location.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for full cycle payroll for 60-80 employees 15 salary remainder are hourly
- Responsible for Subcontractor payroll paid 2x per month same cycle as the employees 40-50 invoices
- Raicor does full cycle payroll in our accounting system Spectrum for three companies
- Workers are hourly with different premiums and overtime calculations are often different per project
- Employees and Subcontractors are paid either hourly or piece work this position utilizes Foreman project timesheets which captures hours or piece work to match to invoices to ensure accuracy of payments
- Responsible to tracks and pay foreman bonuses on 8-10 projects which is a combination of safety and financial targets on a timely basis
- Responsible to setup new employees and subcontractors in accounting system and ensure proper deductions and direct deposit information
- Responsible to generate upload payment file to the bank
- Responsible to calculate and pay source deductions remittances for three companies
- Responsible to calculate and pay Worksafe premiums for three companies
- Responsible to calculate and pay Union dues, including ensuing that employee deductions are accurate and establishing positive relationship with union
- Ensuring market recovery sheets are completed accurately and submitted to the union for payment on a timely basis
- Responsible to issue ROEs, and properly calculate and track garnishees as needed
- Managing benefit plan for company
- Issuing AR invoices to customers once per month
- Ability to reconcile general ledger accounts related to position
REQUIREMENTS
2+ years of experience in a payroll position
PCP certificate or working towards it
Experience with union full cycle payroll preferred but not required
Attention to detail and accuracy
Must be able to work independently
Above average communication skills both written and verbal
Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task
Advanced computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft excel is required
Excellent attention to detail with keep analytical skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.